Press the tortillas. If using a tortilla press, line the bottom with one piece of the parchment or plastic. Place a masa ball in the center. (If the masa looks dry, dampen your hands with a bit of water and give the masa ball a gentle massage in your palms.) Flatten it slightly in the middle of the tortilla press. Cover with the second piece of parchment or plastic. Flatten the tortilla with the press but not all the way. Rotate the tortilla, still covered, 180 degrees. Press again until about 4 1/2-inches wide and a scant 1/4-inch thick, making sure it is of an even thickness.
Alex Cardenas
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